Dog run · Flatiron & Gramercy, Manhattan
Union Square Park Dog Run
About the dog run
- Fenced, with room for dogs to run off leash
- Size: about 3,450 sq ft
- Open during park hours
- Run by NYC Parks
Rules
NYC Parks dog runs are fenced areas where dogs can run off leash during park hours. Everywhere else in the park your dog must be on a leash no longer than six feet, except in designated off-leash areas before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m. Carry proof of your dog's license and rabies vaccination, pick up after your dog, and keep it out of playgrounds, ball fields and fountains. (NYC Parks)
Rules and hours can change, and runs sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location15th St & Union Square West, Flatiron & Gramercy, Manhattan
- NeighborhoodFlatiron & Gramercy, Manhattan
- HoursOpen during park hours
Dog-friendly cafés and restaurants near Union Square Park Dog Run
- JOOY Tea ShoppeCafé · dogs allowed inside · treats for dogsabout 400 ft
- NovitàRestaurantabout 0.3 mi
- Shake Shack Madison Square ParkRestaurant · dog menuabout 0.4 mi
- Rosemary'sRestaurantabout 0.5 mi
- VeselkaRestaurant · dog menuabout 0.5 mi
- about 0.5 mi
Other dog runs nearby
- Stuyvesant Square Dog RunAbout 11,650 sq ftabout 0.4 mi
- Madison Square Park Dog Run (Jemmy's Dog Run)About 12,100 sq ftabout 0.5 mi
- Washington Square Park Dog RunSmall-dog area · About 11,250 sq ftabout 0.5 mi
- Bellevue South Park Dog RunAbout 3,650 sq ftabout 0.7 mi
Union Square Park Dog Run: frequently asked questions
Is Union Square Park Dog Run fenced?
Yes. NYC Parks describes it as fenced, so your dog can run off leash inside.
Is there a small-dog area at Union Square Park Dog Run?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area. The closest run with one is Washington Square Park Dog Run.
How big is Union Square Park Dog Run?
It is about 3,450 sq ft, measured from the NYC Open Data map of dog runs.
What are the hours of Union Square Park Dog Run?
It is open during park hours. Off-leash time outside the run is only before 9 a.m. and after 9 p.m., in designated areas.
Where is Union Square Park Dog Run?
Union Square Park Dog Run is at 15th St & Union Square West, in Flatiron & Gramercy, Manhattan, New York City.
Are there dog-friendly cafés or restaurants near Union Square Park Dog Run?
Yes. The closest on our list is JOOY Tea Shoppe, about 400 ft away, followed by Novità (about 0.3 mi) and Shake Shack Madison Square Park (about 0.4 mi).
Sources
- NYC Parks, Oct 2026
- NYC Open Data (Dog Runs), Oct 2026
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